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Zydrunas Ilgauskas' agent denied that Big Z is attempting an NBA comeback at age 39.

The supposed comeback was reported on ESPN but has since been called a "false rumor." The Cavs are looking to add depth at center behind Anderson Varejao, but they're not going to find the help they're after with Ilgauskas, who retired in 2011 after playing 12 seasons with Cleveland and one with Miami. Wed, Aug 27, 2014 09:29:00 AM

He's 41 years old and has been retired for six years, so it's fairly close to impossible he's back on the court for the Cavs. He's a fan favorite and the Cavs suddenly becoming a championship-caliber team is alluring, which explains why he's probably considering it. Mon, Aug 25, 2014 12:13:00 PM

Zydrunas Ilgauskas is focused on working in the Cavaliers' front office, not on coaching.

"Z doesn't want to coach," Scott said. "If he sees something he can help Tristan [Thompson] with, he will. He'll give some advice." Big Z is adored in Cleveland for his 13 seasons with the Cavs, which included a trip to the Finals, and not even his defection to LeBron's Heat could sully his image. Sat, Apr 28, 2012 09:45:00 AM

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Coach Erik Spoelstra suggested Josh Richardson (ankle) will have a minutes limit upon his return.

In case you missed it, he will be out Friday and could play Saturday. Richardson said he is "really close" and that the Heat called him on Thursday to have him join the team in Cleveland. He also added he won't have to play with the big knee brace because of his partially torn MCL from the offseason. It may take a few days for Richardson to get going, but it makes sense to pick him up.

Waiters has missed Miami's previous four games and will miss at least four more, as he won't travel on Miami's upcoming three-game road trip. The earliest he'll be eligible to return will be Monday, December 12th, when the Heat return home to play the Wiz. Waiters was playing arguably the best basketball of his career before injuring his groin. In the six games prior to his injury, he was averaging 18.7 points, 5. assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 3-pointers.

McGruder twisted his ankle on Wednesday and was listed as questionable for Friday. However, McGruder vowed he would be ready for Friday. The Heat need him, as they are down to just nine healthy bodies. He has played a ton of minutes since being inserted into the starting lineup once the injuries hit the Heat. Over Miami's last eight games, McGruder is averaging 8.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 triples in 33.7 minutes per game

Justise Winslow (wrist) will not play Tuesday vs. the Knicks and he will not travel with the team during their upcoming three-game road trip.

Head coach Erik Spoelstra did say that Winslow was making progress with the wrist injury, so perhaps he can get back on the court for Monday's (Dec. 12) home game against the Wizards. Dion Waiters (groin), Josh Richardson (wrist, ankle), Luke Babbitt (hip) and James Johnson (rotator cuff) will also miss Miami's upcoming road trip, so guys like Wayne Ellington, Tyler Johnson, Derrick Williams and Josh McRoberts should be steady fixtures in the rotation moving forward.

Luke Babbitt (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game vs. the Cavaliers.

Dion Waiters (groin), Justise Winslow (wrist), James Johnson (rotator cuff) and Josh Richardson (ankle, wrist) were already ruled out, meaning Josh McRoberts will once again get the bulk of the PF minutes on Friday.

James Johnson (right rotator cuff strain) will not play on Tuesday vs. the Knicks and will not travel on Miami's three-game road trip.

The Heat roster has been absolutely decimated by injuries. Like Johnson, Dion Waiters (groin), Justise Winslow (wrist), Josh Richardson (ankle/wrist) and Luke Babbitt (hip) all won't travel on the three-game trip. Miami will have just nine healthy players on the roster. Johnson won't be eligible to return until Monday, December 12th at the earliest when the Heat host the Wiz. Rodney McGruder and Wayne Ellington will benefit by seeing plenty of minutes at small forward.